How far is Lafayette, CA from Bakersfield, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and Bakersfield is 244.24 miles (393.06 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, CA to Bakersfield, CA is 244.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Bakersfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, California to Bakersfield, California is: 273.98 miles (440.93 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to Bakersfield will take approximately 04 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
City in California
| Population | 25992 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°53'9"N 122°7'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.8857600 |
| Longitude | -122.1180200 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bakersfield
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. It is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley in central California. Bakersfield is known for its oil industry, its agriculture, and its many attractions, such as the Kern County Museum and the California Living Museum.
| Population | 385725 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°22'24"N 119°1'7"W |
| Latitude | 35.3732900 |
| Longitude | -119.0187100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bakersfield: Truxtun Avenue (-119.01871,35.373244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and Bakersfield
The distance between Lafayette and Bakersfield is 441 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lafayette and Bakersfield. The current time is 18:15:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.6 liters (9.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Bakersfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Bakersfield is $51.77 (diesel $59.9).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $51.77 | $54.06 | $55.52 | $59.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and Bakersfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
